Practice Manager - Appletree Medical Practice

Practice Manager

Appletree Medical Practice, Belper, Derbyshire

Salary: £45,000–£60,000 per annum pro rota, dependent on experience
Hours: 24–30 hours per week
Working pattern: 3 or 4 days per week

An exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of our practice

Appletree Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and motivated Practice Manager to lead our practice and help shape its future direction.

We are a well-established GP practice serving our local community, with a strong clinical team and an experienced management team already in place. The successful candidate will work closely with our Operations Manager and wider management team, providing strategic leadership and supporting the continued development, sustainability and success of the practice.

Previous healthcare or NHS experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. We are equally interested in hearing from candidates with strong leadership, business management and strategic planning experience gained in other sectors. We recognise that the skills needed to lead a successful organisation are transferable, and we welcome applications from candidates who can bring fresh ideas and a different perspective to general practice.

About the role

This is an opportunity for an experienced manager to make a real difference, balancing the needs of a busy healthcare organisation with the challenges and opportunities facing modern general practice.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Strategic leadership: Working with the GP partners and management team to develop and deliver the practice’s vision, objectives and long-term plans.

• Financial sustainability and income generation: Identifying opportunities to maximise practice income, improve financial performance and ensure resources are used effectively.

• Business development: Exploring new opportunities, developing services and working collaboratively with the Primary Care Network and wider healthcare partners.

• Quality and governance: Leading on regulatory compliance, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements, risk management and continuous improvement.

• People and culture: Supporting a positive working environment, developing leadership capability and helping to ensure the practice remains an attractive place to work.

• Future planning: Keeping abreast of changes in general practice, NHS policy and neighbourhood working, identifying opportunities to strengthen the practice and improve patient services.

The role will be supported by an established Operations Manager, enabling the Practice Manager to focus on strategic leadership, business development and the long-term success of the organisation.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to motivate, influence and bring people together.

• Thinks strategically and can translate ideas into practical plans and measurable outcomes.

• Has strong financial awareness and an understanding of budgets, business performance and income generation.

• Can identify opportunities, manage change and lead improvement initiatives.

• Has excellent communication, relationship-building and decision-making skills.

• Is organised, proactive and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a wider team.

• Is committed to delivering high-quality services and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients and staff.

Why join Appletree Medical Practice?

• Join an established practice with an experienced management team and the support of an Operations Manager.

• Take on a leadership role with the opportunity to influence the strategic direction and future development of the practice.

• Work collaboratively with GP partners and colleagues who are committed to providing high-quality patient care.

• Benefit from a part-time working arrangement of 24–30 hours per week over 3 or 4 days.

• Receive a competitive salary

• Appletree provides high-quality healthcare to around 11,000 patients from a modern building in the centre of Duffield.

• We are a training practice for Medical Student, Nurse Students and Registrars.

• Great partnership team, that are supportive and also have a sense of humour.

Interested?

If you are an ambitious and capable leader looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for the right person, with the right skills, vision and enthusiasm to lead Appletree Medical Practice into its next chapter.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, leadership approach and what you would bring to Appletree Medical Practice and email this to Lianne.burke@nhs.net

Closing Date:                              Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interviews will be held on:    Wednesday 9th December 2026

We look forward to hearing from you.